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SBF Incident Report Roundup: Sept. 22, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: South Carolina School Bus Hits Student, Crashes into Building - School Bus Crashes Onto West Philadelphia Sidewalk - New York School Bus Attendant Hit by Vehicle - Parents of Student Killed in School Bus Crash File Lawsuit - Texas School District to Hire Firm to Investigate Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Bus Driver - and more.

21 Tips for Preventing School Bus Accidents

Among the tips: Evaluate drivers' routes often so they're the most effective, offer continuous...

The best way to avoid an accident is to use proactive measures to prevent one in the first place. Try out this checklist to keep children and drivers as safe as possible.

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Zum to Enhance Safety Training with SPED Safe Partnership

Zum is working with SPED Safe to design highly specialized courses, exclusive to Zum drivers, to...

SPED Safe’s curriculum will prepare Zum drivers to understand the unique nature, needs, and characteristics of individual students' disabilities, as well as mitigate situations as they arise, regardless of that student’s special need.

Protecting Precious Cargo: Safety Comes Standard

Thomas Built Buses use Saf-T-Net construction to create a cage-like design for increased...

School bus manufacturers keep their focus on making every child’s ride as safe as possible with a variety of safety features.

Crucial Steps to Take After a School Bus Accident

The best way to stay ahead of accidents is to prepare, train, and plan in advance, so drivers...

No matter how serious an accident is, bus drivers and school officials should be ready for the worst with proactive emergency reaction plans in place to respond quickly and keep students safe. Here’s what to do.

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New York, Federal Transportation Agencies Team for School Bus Safety

The multi-agency initiative in New York City is especially focused on electric buses as the city...

The New York Citywide Administrative Services, NYC Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Transportation are working to improve the design and operation of school buses to reduce crashes and boost safety.

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School Bus Fleet: The Route: Episode 43 - Passing Craze

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the latest illegal-passing survey from NASDPTS.

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Survey: Illegal School Bus Passing at "Epidemic Level"

During the one-day survey, 79,859 school bus drivers reported 51,593 vehicles passing buses...

The latest annual survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) indicates as many as 41.8 million violations per year among motorists in the United States.

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Report: New Hampshire Bus Explosion Appears Accidental

The employees hurt in the explosion and fire are now recovering at home, according to investigators.

The blast that badly wounded two employees at the Student Transportation of America facility in Bradford was caused by a propane vapor cloud escaping from a bus, according to the fire marshal.

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Changes Underway at Grote Industries

Mike, John, and Dominic Grote have acquired 100% control of Grote Industries, a company focused...

The company enters its 121st year with fourth-generation family members taking the reins.

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Technology Companies Team to Bolster Child Safety on School Buses

Currently, 12 states have implemented school bus stop-arm enforcement technology.

The solution from Conduent Transportation and Hayden AI, expected to launch this year, will use mobile cameras mounted on bus exteriors that activate when the lights flash and stop arm extends.

Slow Going on the Sunshine Protection Act

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced legislation to make daylight saving time permanent in March. It...

The main issue seems to be the language of the Sunshine Protection Act. Many legislators seem to prefer no more clock changing, but they can’t agree on whether to stick with standard or daylight saving as the new default.

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SBF Incident Report Roundup: Aug. 25, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: School Bus Driver Faces Stalking Charge Against Student on His Route - Parent Arrested After Pepper Spray Incident on Georgia School Bus - Six Students Injured in Fiery School Bus Crash in Georgia - School Bus Driver Faces 42 Charges After Crash - Car Fleeing Bank Fraud Attempt Crashes into School Bus

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Survey: Drivers Reveal Risky Behaviors While in School Zones

Among the survey’s findings: Some 29% of drivers admit to using their cellphone in a school zone.

Put down the phone in school zones! A AAA survey shines light on how often other drivers practice unsafe driving behaviors near schools.

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